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Data at Rest

Data stored on physical media such as hard drives, databases, or backup tapes, requiring encryption and access controls to protect against unauthorized access.

Related Terms

Data in Transit Data in Use Backup Strategy 3-2-1 Backup Rule Encryption at Rest Key Management Data Retention Policy Secure Deletion Database Security SQL Audit Trail Data Governance Database Encryption
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